Sustainable design
A meeting of longevity, simplicity and pragmatism
Redefining what “sustainable” means in a changing world
“What we call ‘sustainable’ is evolving as we question the meaning of this term popularised by the climate crisis. Today, it covers ideas so complex and applies to such varied fields that no professional can claim to fully master ‘sustainability.’”
Discover the interview with Elise Rein, expert in Sustainable Design
Want to learn more? Read the interview with Elise Rein, Team Manager of the Sustainable Design Division at Betic, part of Sweco, on page 12 of the latest issue of Lëtzebuerger Gemengen. She shares the missions of the Pôle Sud, her approach, and the challenges of making sustainable construction a standard in Luxembourg: Click here.
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Why ‘Do more with less’ Is NOT a circular design principle
Why “do more with less” is a linear efficiency rule, not circular design. True circularity requires lifecycle thinking, reuse, adaptability, and refusing waste. Read more